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    Cupbop - Korean BBQ in a Cup

    3.9 (150 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Holly S.

    I have wanted to try this place for a while. my visit 6pm (ish ) on 9/29/25. I often go to Roadies to play pinball, and this is just around the corner. I ordered a Cupbop, with pot stickers and Korean beef. No rice...and sauce on the side. also ordered kimchi. It was good! Staff was attentive and kind. Next time I will order a much higher spice level. I ordered 4, and I realized afterwards it was geared to American spice levels. That's ok, I will be back.

    The exterior of the fast-food joint.
    Arvey S.

    It's Korean fast food for those who lead a zippy lifestyle. The serving style process is very Chipotle-like, all the options are pre-cooked, there's a menu of standard choices and they're all numbered in steps for your perfect Korean cuisine in a paper bowl. The concept is quite simple, all the taste of Korean BBQ stacked in layers for portability and speed, like a NASCAR pit-stop in a cup. With food prepared ahead of time, there's certainly a ceiling on how good it can be, but for the most part, it is competent, tasty and reasonably priced. As I always say in the food business, "price, quality and speed." Pick two. :-)

    David K.

    As a person who has had the opportunity to spend time in South Korea, I really enjoy their street food. This was the first time we tried Cupbop, and it did not disappoint. The staff were very cheerful and helpful. Everything appeared to be clean. Upon entrance, the staff asked if it was our first time here and explained everything. We had the Piggy (BBQ Pork), Koko (BBQ Chicken), and Krunch (Katso Chicken). We all enjoyed our food. The portions were ample, and I enjoyed that they offer a military discount I also like the range of sauced from 1 the mildest which my wife likes and I had the level seven. I recommend giving them a try.

    Combo bop
    Melissa D.

    I did not enjoy this at all. The ordering process was not clear at all. Then for a panda express style setup. All the food had lids on it with no labels so I had to ask so many questions and was getting fed up because I could barely hear the girl. So I ended up just getting 3 combo bops cos it was easy. I also got a noodle bop The chicken was processed meatball like but the beef was good. And also it was annoying to eat with all the noodles and rice at the bottom. Food was tasty though very sweet. This is why 2 stars I don't think I will ever eat here again. The place was very nice and clean

    Jessica C.

    Came back for the second time last night to enjoy some of this Cupbop but unfortunately at 8:20 pm at night they already had their whole lobby packed up and cleaned. Let alone didn't have any more chicken options and we're no longer cooking any more food even though there was a full lobby of people.. A couple people ended up, leaving without any food because of this as well. No Discount was offered, etc.. Kind of disappointed this time.

    Salad remains
    Terry X.

    Nice people. Would not get the salad again. Lettuce tasted very strange and chewy. However, the glass noodles had a delicious black pepper taste. They were out of beef. Most all of the tables look like they needed a good cleaning.

    Evelyn M.

    We ordered the beef, Koko chicken, and mandu, keeping the spice levels mild for a sweeter flavor, and it was delicious! However, my group thought the kimchi was a bit over-fermented. Since it's a stand-and-order type of place, we weren't exactly "served," but the young lady who handed us our food was really sweet and explained everything clearly. The atmosphere is pretty much on par with fast food spots, not much to write home about, but overall, a solid experience.

    Dirty dining area.
    Paka M.

    The food was ok, but the service and dining room were horrible! I received an email with an offer for their new Korean chicken wings, but wanted to be sure that it was accepted at this location so before we ordered I asked and was told that yes, they would honor the deal. We placed our order and paid. While waiting for our food I noticed that the bill was higher than I expected so I went back to the register and asked them to double check my purchase and that I was given the discounted prices. Come to find out the person behind the counter never gave me the sale price. When I enquired about it she asked her co-worker "Do we even have this deal?" I specifically asked her before ordering and she confirmed! There were no other customers after me so how did she forget so quickly!?! Luckily her co-worker quickly refunded me the difference and made things right. Now to the dining area. Nearly all the fountain soft drinks were flat and it was filthy. The floor was sticky as I walked. There were no other customers there besides me and my wife so it's not that they were too busy! The food was pretty good and freshly cooked so that's the only reason they are receiving the 2-stars! We will not be revisiting this location in the future!

    Working hard great crew
    Beverly V.

    First time here and food and service was awesome. They were a little behind and Howard the cook came out to help up front. Wanted to send a shout out to the workers and cook. Great job we'll done!!! I will be back and spread the word about this restaurant CupBop

    Rock Bop Bowl with spice level 8
    Jessica A.

    First time coming here and it did not disappoint! The staff was very friendly and answered any questions we had. Since it was our first time, they were kind enough to give us one free pan fried dumpling (which was super delicious and I'll definitely order more the next time I visit). I got the Rock Bop Bowl (which they expressed that it's one of their most popular bowls) and it was delicious! It comes with rice, noodles, cabbage and fried chicken. The spicy level 8 was a pretty good amount of spicy-ness (coming from someone who can handle their spice) and I think I'd get this level next time as well! The bowl was very filling (for me) and I could only eat half, and the rest I ate later. We went on a Monday around opening time and there was a handful of people already there eating and in line but we got served quickly. The only reason I gave 4 stars and one thing to be aware of, is the prices! I ended up paying $29 (with tip) for two Rock Bop Bowls with no drinks or sides or some of the cool chips they have there when you're about to pay. The ambience was very chill and friendly and the workers made my first experience very pleasant and welcoming!

    Combo with Crunch chicken and beef
    Brad H.

    Pricey. Decent food. Would satisfy many. I had the combo and chose the beef and the Crunchy Chicken, which is a battered chicken tenderloin. It was in a sweet, mayo sauce with a bit of spice. Tasted OK. The beef wasn't really tender, it wasn't tough, but it wasn't tender, either. I had a really big piece of fat/gristle that I couldn't eat. Underneath are the noodles and the rice and veggies. Those were good, especially since the sauce soaks into it. However, the bowls or cups are such that I had to put the meat into the cover because otherwise the rice and noodles were inaccessible. If you don't want to eat your rice and noodles with your meat, not a biggie. But I like to eat my rice and noodles with the entree. The fried mandoo was so so. A bit dry. definitely not like the way I can cook them. The food is fine, it's OK. You will probably like it. I won't be going out of my way to eat there, however. 5* = A top favorite. Mind-blowing good. I will definitely return and I will go out of my way to go here. Worth every dime of my money. 4* = Outstanding. Tucson-top-tier. Some elements not quite as good as it gets, but it still is worthy of my regular business. 3* = Good experience. I might do repeat business if it is convenient, the only option, the only one in its category, or on a whim, but would not be among the first thing to come to mind. Would definitely recommend you trying it to get your own take on it. 2* = Not so good. Would not recommend at all. Waste of money. 1* = How are they still in business? Stay away at all costs!

    The BBop Bowl from Cupbop
    Betsy L.

    I tried Cupbop recently and quite liked it! It's simple counter service with no frills, but it's a great option for when you want Korean BBQ but don't have the time or inclination to go to one of the more traditional Korean BBQ restaurants. I got the B Bop Bowl, which features beef, cabbage, noodles, and rice (plus a dumpling since it was my first time there!). I got it at a level 7 spiciness, which for me was a perfect gentle heat. The bowl packed a lot of flavor, and was a good amount of food for the price. The staff are super helpful with descriptions of the food and sauce options, which I appreciated. Keep Cupbop in mind for a fast-casual lunch in midtown!

    Combo Bop Bowl with BBQ beef and chicken.  Medium spicy sauce.
    Jim S.

    Wanted to try something new. Went in and was unsure what to order so I asked. The staff was very friendly and seemed to be having fun. Finally decided on a Combo Bop with chicken and beef. Loved having the cabbage, noodles, and rice for variety. I picked the medium sauce for a first try. It was fantastic. I will probably get something a bit spicier next time. It is fast food so you order from cashier and take the food to your table. It was rather small but luckily not too crowded. All in all a great experience. I will be coming back. I want to try different proteins and sauces.

    Chicken Katsu, Korean bbq, and medium spicy sauce (Combo Bop)

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    Great food, great service! The food was great, the people working walked us through the process and were wonderfully friendly as well.

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    Ask the Community - Cupbop - Korean BBQ in a Cup

    Smokey Mo

    Smokey Mo

    4.4
    (751 reviews)
    4.1 mi
    $$

    Time to go back and review. I like to revisit places after a few years and see what is different…read more Smoky Mo didn't disappoint. Places are successful because they stay the course and do what they do best. Today we went with the four meat platter, perfect amount for two people, brisket, pulled pork, turkey and sausage. With four side of coleslaw, mac and cheese, potato salad and cornbread. All meats are still sauced unless requested "on the side", but not so much to overwhelm the meat taste. Juicy flavorful pulled pork. Delicious smoked turkey. Brisket was just slightly dry but the sauce and nice bark made it enjoyable. The sausage was AMAZING, juicy and packed with flavor. Coleslaw in my opinion, could use a little more "wetness" but it was still delicious. What can I say about the mac and cheese and potato salad, people from the south, Texas to the Carolina's just know how to get it done. The "Texas Sweet Tea", if you are a diabetic do not drink, however this is a true southern tea, it's done the same all across the south, sugar with some tea thrown in. Four meats, four sides and two drinks with tip $50, not bad for two people, I've definitely spent more for food that didn't even come close to this. Once again Smoky Mo you did not disappoint. If you are a BBQ person this is STILL the best of Tucson. Get out and support this small local business!

    I tried it because I was told that it was one of the 2 best BBQ joints in Tucson. Hmmmm, not…read moreimpressed at all. I ordered a small combo plate of ribs and sliced brisket (sliced with the grain and not cross it as it should have been) and my sides were greens and coleslaw. I did not see the sign that said all of their meats were sauced, but if I saw it, I would not have had them put sauce on anything. As someone who smokes a lot of food, when I taste meat, I want to taste the meat and the seasoning and the smoke itself. The ribs and brisket were very tender, but all I could taste was the vinegar in the barbecue sauce. It completely ruins the meal for me because if I wanted to drink barbecue sauce, I would've asked them for a side of it with a straw. I did not taste the meat, I did not taste the seasoning, I did not taste the smoke. I also believe that if a pitmaster floods their product with barbecue sauce, they are hiding something. So I can't tell you anything about the meats other than everything tasted like barbecue sauce. For the side dishes, I got the coleslaw which was tasty and the greens. You can see the picture I took after I finished the greens and it looked like I had a cup of soup. I don't know why they wouldn't drain the water out of the greens. Since I was the only one in the restaurant, I was also surprised that nobody came up to me and asked me how the food was. They were all busy on their phones or talking to each other than to check with one of their paying customers if they were enjoying their food. The place itself, physically, I liked because it was a hole in the wall type atmosphere. I don't think I would've chosen contemporary hip-hop for my guests to hear. So that's it, I'm giving it two stars only because the tenderness of the meat, but definitely not because of any other flavoring I tasted. I also felt it was extremely overpriced for the portion size. I tried it, now I can write a review and know that I will never go back again.

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    Outdoor covered seating area.
    Outdoor covered seating area.
    Pulled pork
    Pulled pork
    Smokey Mo

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    Holy Smokin Butts BBQ

    Holy Smokin Butts BBQ

    4.3
    (663 reviews)
    3.5 mi
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    Holy Smokin's Butts is a fantastic BBQ place I found, based on a Yelp reviews. My fellow Yelpers…read moredid not let us down! I loved this place and frankly, although great Mexican food in Tucson is a given, I didn't know they had good barbeque too. They had all my favorites, so my wife and I decided to split the The Big "Q" Platter for $38. This included Brisket, Pulled Pork, Tri-tip, Sausage, Turkey, two St. Louis Style Pork Ribs, and 4 slices of toast with our choice of two eight-ounce sides (we chose the baked beans and coleslaw. My favorites were the Ribs, Brisket, Tri-tip, and baked beans. The turky was solid and smokey. I'm not really a fan of sausage, but my wife enjoyed these. I loved that you could really taste the smokey taste and that everything was fresh, juicy, and tender. The baked beans were the kind of love, with pieces of pork throughout the mixture. Because we split this platter (with leftovers), it was quite a good deal. When the bill came, the waitress listed a bunch of things that qualified for an extra discount, so we scored an additional 10% off for being seniors. If I lived in Tucson, this place would be on my regular restaurant rotation, which is high praise indeed!

    We used to love this barbecue spot, but the service has become absolutely terrible. The posted…read moreclosing time is 8:00 PM, and while I understand it is posted that the dining room closes at 7:40 PM, it is not so serious that you should immediately turn away a family walking in right at that exact minute. Rejecting my wife and two kids and willfully losing out on revenue twenty minutes before the restaurant actually closes is completely unacceptable. I hope management starts paying closer attention to how their staff treats incoming patrons. Your food might be good, but you are not that special. Show some respect to your customers. We will never be coming back.

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    Lobby into dining room
    3/4 lb burger and fries.  Great lunch for ~$14.00 including drink.
    3/4 lb burger and fries. Great lunch for ~$14.00 including drink.
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    Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ

    Brother John's Beer Bourbon & BBQ

    3.2
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    My friend, came into town from Cochise County and wanted to go to listen to jazz at Brother John's…read moresince it was Sunday afternoon. This restaurant has jazz every Sunday afternoon from 2-5p.m. Absolutely incredible musicians and singer! The crowd was festively dressed and happy and truly enjoying this music. We got shareable appetizers, the burnt end nachos with brisket and fried buffalo cauliflower florets with ranch dressing. Both delicious!! I had the Old Forester 1920 whiskey- 1 Oz and that was plenty! The bartender served us water as well as we had sat up at bar. The was professional and quite efficient. Before we left, I asked bartender what I could get to bring home for my dog- thinking he would laugh at me, but he told me he does same for his dog and that he eats better than him. We laughed when I said "same!" He suggested the tacos and would separate out the pulled pork from the onions, cotija cheese and jalapeños- and did! Kai loved that I brought her home "tacos!"Thank you for a great afternoon, Brother John's!!

    The move to counter service completely changed the vibe of this restaurant, and not for the better…read more Service used to be the biggest highlight, and now it feels like you're paying the same prices for a much lower level of attention. As someone who frequented this restaurant for the last few years, I had a firsthand look at how things were run, and in my experience management operated very unprofessionally. It ultimately pushed me to stop supporting this business, and based on those experiences, I can no longer recommend it. There are far better BBQ options out there. From what I personally witnessed, the owner, David, was consistently disrespectful toward employees and created a company culture that I don't believe deserves support. Also important to note that there is something up with the drains/ sewer system in this building and about once a week the entire dining room smells like a sewer leak.. gross

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    From the Smoker - Family Style: Short Rib, Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Pickled Onion & Jalapeño, Texas Toast.
    From the Smoker - Family Style: Short Rib, Pulled Pork, Baby Back Ribs, Pickled Onion & Jalapeño, Texas Toast.
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